08/26/1999 CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CITY COUNCIL NIINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING- AUGUST 26. 1999,.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order in the
Council Chambers, Grand Terrace Civic Center, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California,
on August 26, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Byron Matteson, Mayor
Dan Buchanan, Mayor Pro Tem
Herman Hilkey, Councilmember
Jim Singley, Councilmember
Lee Ann Garcia, Councilmember
Tom Schwab, City Manager
John Donlevy, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Stanfill, City Clerk
Patrizia Materassi, Community and Economic Development Director
Virgil Barham, Building & Safety Director
Lt. Pete Ortiz, Sheriffs Department
ABSENT: John Harper, City Attorney
The meeting was opened with invocation by Dr. Paul Reed, Terrace Crest Baptist Church,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Singley.
ITEMS TO DELETE
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
. 2A. Terrace Hills Middle School Principal, John Conboy
John Conboy, Principal from Terrace Hills School, gave an update on the activities and
curriculum at the school.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-99-135 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, . SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following consent
calendar items with the removal of items 3E and 3F:
3A. Approval of Check Register No. 082699
3B. Ratify 08-26-99 CRA Action
3C. Waive Full Reading of Ordinances on Agenda
3D. Approval of 08-12-99 Minutes
Council Minutes
August 26, 1999
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3E. Fifth Amendment to the Contract for Law Enforcement Approving a New
Schedule "A"
CC-99-136 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER SINGLEY
VOTED NO), to authorize the Mayor to execute the Fifth Amendment to the
Sheriff's Contract amending Schedule "A".
3F. Sponsor Child Care for Captain Phil DeClerck's Two-Year.;-Old for Six
Months at the City's Child Care Center
CC-99-137 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER - HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to sponsor child care for Captain
Phil DeClerck's 2-year old at 50% off for up to 3 years in the City Child Care
Center.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeanne Garcia, California Department of Transportation, announced that CalTrans is
hosting a Town Hall Meeting on September 16'b at the San Bernardino County Government
Center. An exposition will be from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the town hall meeting
will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information on current and future projects in the
Inland Empire will be discussed.
Ron Doom, 12548 Mirado Ave., Grand Terrace Soccer Club, announced that opening day
for soccer is Saturday, August 28'b at 10:00 a.m.
Dick Rollins, 22797 Barton Road, indicated that Cybersafety for Kids brochures are being
distributed in the schools and expressed concern for the children. He suggested that the
Council work with Comcast to get mobile cameras to provide a better picture for the
people watching Council meetings at home.
Tonv Petta, stated that Grand Terrace has a good City Council and indicated that Council
Member Jim Singley will be missed.
Barbara Bavus, 22664 Eton Drive, thanked Council Member Singley for his work on the
City Council.
ORAL REPORTS
5A. Committee Reports
1. Crime Prevention Committee
Council Minutes
August 26, 1999
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a. Minutes of July 12, 1999
CC-99-138 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the July 12, 1999
minutes of the Crime Prevention Committee.
2. Emergency Operations Committee
a. Minutes of July 7, 1999
CC-99-139 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the July 7, 1999
minutes of the Emergency Operations Committee. .
3. Park and Recreation Committee
a. Minutes of June 6, 1999
CC-99-140 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER SINGLEY, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the June 6, 1999
minutes of the Park and Recreation Committee.
5B. Council Reports
Mavor Pro Tem Buchanan, invited everyone to attend the soccer_opening ceremonies,
which will be held at Richard Rollins Park. He gave an update on SANBAG
transportation issues. He indicated that he will not be attending the League of California
Cities Annual Conference and requested that an item be placed on the next agenda to
replace him as the voting alternate.
Council Member Garcia, welcomed Senator Baca's representative, Frank Stallworth, to
the meeting. She reported that she has recently been appointed as an alternate to the
SLAG. Rideshare Mobile Source Reduction Committee. The League's Inland Empire
Legislative Task Force meeting will be held August 31'at 6:00 p.m..
Council Member Hilkev, asked for an update on the Richard Rollins Park restroom
project. .Thanked Riverside Highland Water Co. for their participation and notification to
the residents of the plan to move the sewer billing to their office. Indicated that he has a
plaque to present to City Attorney John Harper for his sponsorship of a Little League
team. He indicated that Jim Singley will be missed on the Council.
Assistant Citv Manaver Donlevv,indicated that the Richard Rollins Park Restroom project
is ready to go to bid and the project should be completed in November.
Council Member Sinalev, indicated that he will miss being on the City Council and
encouraged every citizen in the community to be involved in the city. He thanked the
Council and staff for their hard work.
Council Minutes
August 26, 1999
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PUBLIC HEARING
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
8A. Report on Potential Fee for Rental Units
Citv Manager Schwab, indicated that staff has researched what the County refers to as the
Rental Dwelling Assessment Program, which was initially implemented in 1965 and then
modified and reintroduced in 1990. This is a fee-based program that is designed to ensure
the maintenance and environmental fitness of multi-family rental dwellings. The County
provides this service under the authority of County Ordinance 3414, Chapter 10, Article
1 for Regulations of Buildings Used for Human Habitation. In order for the City of Grand
Terrace to take over the Rental Dwelling Environmental Assessment Program, we would
need to terminate our contract or the reference in the Municipal Code, which adopts the
County Codes, and create our Rental Inspection Program to be in place by June 30, 2000
when the current health permits expire. He requested that Council give policy direction
to staff.
Council directed staff to consult with the City Attorney and continue to look into the
feasibility of a rental inspection program.
8B. Acceptance of Council Member Jim Singley's Resignation from the City Council
Council Member Singley was presented with a Certificate of Recognition from
Assemblyman Leonard, a Certificate of Recognition from Senator Baca and a plaque from
the Grand Terrace City Council.
CC-99-141 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HILKEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 3-2 (MAYOR PRO TEM
BUCHANAN AND MAYOR MATTESON VOTED NO), to accept Council
Member Jim Singley's resignation and direct staff to solicit applications to fill the
term scheduled to expire November 2000.
CC-99-142 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BUCHANAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 4-0, to direct the City Clerk to accept
applications until the close of business on Thursday, September Wh and schedule
a special meeting to be held Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. for the
purpose of conducting interviews to fill the vacant seat on the City Council.
Council Minutes
August 26, 1999
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CLOSED SESSION
None
ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Matteson adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:20 p.m., until the next CRA/City
Council Meeting which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 9, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
f CITY CLERK ofthe City Grand Terrace
MA,OR of the City of Grand Terrace